In Hungary, assessing the circuit is particularly difficult for the DTM drivers. There are very few experiences as the Hungaroring staged only two DTM appearance so far. In 2014 and 2016. While Formula One has been a permanent guest at the Hungarian racetrack since it was opened in 1986, the DTM drivers will race at the ‘flat plate’ for the third time, this year from 2nd to 4th June. The circuit got this nickname due to its topography. The track was built in a valley and the grandstands are placed further up, offering the spectators the chance of seeing 80 percent of the circuit – perfect preconditions for the fans.

The drivers will have to cope with a demanding track layout, in Hungary. Countless slow corners turn overtaking into a virtually impossible task. The best opportunity for passing a rival arguably is offered after the long home straight where the track veers to the right. And although DTM raced in Hungary just twice, to date, nearly all the drivers have got some Hungaroring experience under their belts.